Student Advice Center

All questions regarding your studies at Ruhr University Bochum can be addressed to the staff of the Student Advice Center.

Examples of typical questions you can ask us:

How do I find the right subject?
Which subjects can I study at RUB, and which combinations are possible?
How do I apply for a place at RUB?
How does studying at university work?
What can I do if I encounter problems during my studies?

If your question does not fall within our area of responsibility, we will be happy to direct you to the right contact point.

Open Consultation Hours

Drop by

Do you have questions about your studies? We offer two easy ways to get your questions answered and receive support in a short counseling session of approximately 10 minutes:

Drop-in counseling: Visit us during our opening hours at the Student Service Center (SSC) on campus. No appointment needed. Simply get a queue number for the counseling service at the Servicepoint UV.
Counseling by appointment: Plan your visit in advance and avoid waiting times by booking an appointment for a short in-person counseling session here.

Opening hours

Mondays: 9 - 11 a.m.
Tuesdays: 1 - 3 p.m.
Wednesdays: 9 - 11 a.m.
Thursdays: 1 - 3 p.m.
Please note: Due to an internal event, our counseling service will not take place on October 15.

Telephone Consultation Hours

Give us a call

If you have short questions or quick matters to discuss, you can reach us by phone at +49 234 32 22435 during the following times:

Mondays: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 3 - 4 p.m.
Tuesdays: 3 - 4 p.m.
Wednesdays: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 3 - 4 p.m.
Thursdays: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 3 - 4 p.m.
Please note: On October 15, our telephone consultation in the morning will only be available until 11:45 a.m.

Individual Consultation Appointments

If you are unable to attend during our regular consultation hours or would like to schedule a longer session (approx. 30-60 minutes), you can arrange an individual appointment with us.
The advising session can take place online, by phone, or on campus, whichever you prefer. Please send us an email with a brief description of your request and a few possible time slots. Our team will get back to you as soon as possible.

If you have any additional needs due to a disability or chronic illness, please feel free to contact us.

Contact: zsb@rub.de

Email Advising

Get in touch by email

You’re welcome to send us your questions by email. In addition to receiving a written reply, you can also use this way to schedule an appointment. We usually respond within 48 hours on working days.

Email: zsb@rub.de

International Students

Advising for international prospective and current students

The Student Advice Center (Zentrale Studienberatung) provides guidance to international prospective students and enrolled students on questions related to study orientation and funding your studies.

Advice on financing and study orientation
Viktoria Kaczmarek
E-mail: Viktoria.Kaczmarek@rub.de
Phone: 0234 32 23864

If you have any questions about extending your residence permit, visa and entry, health insurance or general questions about living and studying in Bochum, please contact the RUBiss team.

Website RUBiss

Arrival

Your way to us / Address

Studierenden Service Center (SSC)

RUB, Nelle

Our premises and offices are centrally located on campus in the Student Service Center SSC building, just a few minutes' walk from the "Ruhr-Universität" subway station.

You can find detailed directions for arriving by public transport or by car, links to campus maps and information on accessibility on the Student Service Center page.

Information on accessibility

The Student Service Center (SSC) is accessible at ground level and barrier-free via level 0 (campus) or level 01 (on I-Nordstraße). There is also a ground-level connecting corridor from the University Administration building (UV) on level 0. An elevator in both entrance areas provides access to all floors.

There is a tactile guidance system both directly in front of and inside the building (outside: raised, inside: milled into the floor). Disabled toilets can be found on all levels of the building in room 210 directly opposite the elevator. The so-called Eurokey provides access. The intermediate doors to the corridors on the individual floors are usually open or have automatic door openers.

Information on how to find us can be found at the bottom of this page under Your way to us/Address.

During the opening hours of the service point in the university administration building next door, you are welcome to contact the staff there if you need assistance.

A separate "Campus map for wheelchair users" and a "Campus map with restrictions on use" can be found on the RUB page Arrival - Mobility.